I came to Phoenix Rising in December 2013 as a homeless veteran and left as a homeowner. This program gave me my life back through empowerment, encouragement, support, and making sure I had the tools to get back in society. I became homeless because my ex put me out of our home while suffering with PTSD from my injuries I incurred in Iraq in 2008. I had just retired from the ARMY when this person attempted to destroy my life. When I got the Phoenix Rising I literally came straight there from a mental health facility. Ms. Carla reassured me that one day at a time was all I need and I would get through this rough period of my life and being separated from my kids. The support I was shown was amazing through that journey, they provided me with a caseworker to outline my short term and long term goals and having case management on a monthly basis. Through this support I found veteran organizations like WWP and Operation HomeFront to assist me. Today, I walked out of Phoenix Rising a homeowner and a peer mentor to other veterans to support them through their own journeys. I appreciate everything they did for me to include all the staff and would highly recommended this program receive the funding needed to keep it's door open to homeless women.
Review from Guidestar